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What I Do

watercolor

pen and ink

graphite

mixed media

fiber and textile art

clothing

note cards

What They Say

- cosette -

For Valentine's Day, my mommy wanted to give a painted picture of me to my daddy. I got to spend some time with Cris and play with her dog, Murphy. Murphy and I played together and we had a lot of fun. Later, Mommy gave the picture of me to Daddy and she cried, but I could tell she was happy crying. Daddy liked it too, and now there is a picture of me hanging up in the bedroom, and it makes my family happy. And so I am happy, too!

- jeannine -

My dog was getting older, so I knew that I wanted to have a portrait of her done. When I saw Cris' work I was impressed and I commissioned her. The painting was technically excellent, and I was more than pleased. Just before she finished it, Cris met Cosette personally, and spent some time with her. Then she added a few finishing touches, capturing the essence of Cosette, her personality. I was almost in tears of joy to see my beloved companion immortalized so perfectly!

barb - utica, ny

Cris did a portrait of our dog, Bailey, and we were more than pleased. Everybody who sees it remarks on what a good likeness it is! We would, and have, recommended Cris to all our friends with animals!

-diane and dick -

We want to thank you so much for the wonderful painting of our beloved dog, Rufus. His loss has been devastating to us and this gift has helped so much. It was amazing how you truly captured his personality-it is just him! Thank you again, Cris, for the best present ever!

welcome to paws & claws!

Here we are all about cats and dogs! We love them, and more than anything else, we love to paint them!

Photos are fine and dandy, but art is special and intimate, and nothing will capture the beauties and charms of your pet like a customized portrait.

A painting should do much more than a photo; it should capture and convey the personality and character of your pet in that elusive and magical way that photos just cannot.

So allow me the opportunity to work with you, and I will leave you and your family with a treasured heirloom that will warm all of your hearts for years to come!

Thank you for visiting my site! I hope you enjoy it!

this is what I do!

watercolors

pen and inks

graphites

mixed medias

Although here at paws & claws I specialize primarily in pet portraits, I am by no means limited to them. I also paint landscapes, people, and nearly anything else you can think of.

I also do a whole lot of fiber and textile arts, and I make custom clothing with many of my most intricate designs upon them.

fiber arts

clothing

greeting cards

So whether you are in the market for some customized greeting cards, a new and snazzy outfit, a special quilt, or some pillows with a matching set set of curtains, chances are you have come to the right place.

In fact, there probably isn't much that you can think of that I cannot create.

So since you are here, take a well spent moment and view my portfolio, and see just what I can create for you!